One year ago,
doctor visit price went up
.
doctor visit price went up
Tõlge fraasile: doctor visit price went up
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doctor visit price increased
Before, it was 5 euros. Now it is 20 euros.
More people do not pay the hospital.
In North Estonia hospital,
twice as many people owe money
.
twice as many people owe money
Tõlge fraasile: twice as many people owe money
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twice as many people owe money
The money they owe is
three times more now
.
three times more now
Tõlge fraasile: three times more now
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three times more now
Half of people forget to pay. Half do not want to pay.
The hospital tries to get money for two months.
After two months, they ask another company to help.
Old people and young men owe money most.
In Narva hospital, 2200 people owe money.
Most pay after the hospital reminds them.
But this year, 25% more people owe money.
Tartu hospital is different. They get money from health insurance.
People pay only 3% of the bill.
The collection company says
more hospitals ask for help
.
more hospitals ask for help
Tõlge fraasile: more hospitals ask for help
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more hospitals are asking for help
Some hospitals ask 10% more times than before.
Half of people pay the bill after a letter from the collection company.
But then they must
pay more money for late fees
. The total can be 55 euros.
pay more money for late fees
Tõlge fraasile: pay more money for late fees
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pay more money for late fees
One year ago, the price for a doctor's visit increased.
Before, it was 5 euros. Now it is 20 euros.
More people are not paying the hospital.
In North Estonia Hospital, twice as many people owe money.
The amount they owe is three times higher now.
Half of people forget to pay. Half do not want to pay.
The hospital tries to collect money for two months.
After two months, they ask a collection company to help.
Elderly people and young men owe money the most.
In Narva Hospital, 2200 people owe money.
Most pay after the hospital reminds them.
But this year, 25% more people owe money.
Tartu Hospital is different. They receive money from health insurance.
People pay only 3% of the bill.
The collection company says more hospitals are requesting help.
Some hospitals ask for help 10% more often than before.
Half of people pay the bill after receiving a letter from the collection company.
But then they must pay additional late fees. The total can be 55 euros.